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Archive > June, 2007 Vol. VIII, No. 6

Your Guide to Heavyweight Tables

Your patients are weighing more and more. Are your tables able to shoulder the load?

Geri Johnston, RN, MSN

Have you taken a good look at your patients lately? Chances are, they're a lot bigger than they used to be. Do you have the equipment to accommodate them, starting with the all-important OR table? If you're thinking of bulking up your tables, here are some buying tips and a look at your options (see "The Latest in High-capacity Tables" on page 68).

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